Thought3D, known for its Magigoo adhesives, is releasing Drywise v1.5, an update to its in-line filament dryer for FFF users. The goal is to control moisture issues more closely to the process for hygroscopic materials such as nylon, PEI, TPU, PETG, and PC. Unlike traditional batch dryers, Drywise does not heat the entire spool but conditions only the filament segment immediately before extrusion. This reduces thermal aging, saves lead time, and stabilizes material quality over long print jobs.
At the core of the new version is a motorized autoloader that actively drives filament feed and keeps pull force low along the path. This should make it easier to process heavy spools with less friction, while flexible materials are stretched less. In addition, a plug-in for Ultimaker Cura integrates the pre-drying sequence into the slicing workflow: before printing begins, the first segment is conditioned, a defined purge is performed, and the job then starts automatically. Firmware tweaks, a lower-friction filament channel, and expanded material profiles aim for reproducible results and simplified maintenance.
“Budget dryers offer a partial solution, but their temperature instability and batch-based process fail to meet the demands of industrial applications,” said Andrei-Andy Linnas, Co-founder of Thought3D. “Drywise is a purpose-built, sensor-driven system that provides a stable, closed-loop, desiccant-assisted drying environment. It delivers repeatable results with engineering-grade materials, print after print.”
“Our goal with v1.5 was to make perfect filament conditioning an invisible part of the professional workflow,” stated Edward Borg, Co-founder of Thought3D. “With the Autoloader and Cura plug-in, operators can simply load the material and press print, confident that the system will manage moisture without intervention. Drywise elevates the reliability of prosumer and professional printers to rival that of high-end industrial systems costing tens of thousands of dollars.”
For service bureaus and manufacturing teams, the benefits are higher first-print success rates, lower scrap, and more predictable throughput. Printpool reports noticeably less material loss thanks to salvaging moisture-exposed spools. Drywise v1.5 is available now; the standard bundle with autoloader costs €1,499 plus VAT. Existing users can retrofit the autoloader separately. Overall, the update addresses common bottlenecks between material preparation and print start and slots into established FFF workflows.
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